# Alarmingly These Are Not Lovesick Zombies > creative work by Jason Nelson **Wikidata**: [Q132222485](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132222485) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/alarmingly-these-are-not-lovesick-zombies ## Summary **Alarmingly These Are Not Lovesick Zombies** is a digital creative work and video game created by Jason Nelson. Published in 2007, it is an application built using Adobe Flash and distributed via a web page. The work is recognized in electronic literature databases and gaming records as a distinct piece of playable software. ## Key Facts * **Title:** Alarmingly These Are Not Lovesick Zombies * **Creator:** Jason Nelson * **Publication Date:** 2007 * **Entity Type:** Creative Work, Application, Video Game * **Software Engine:** Adobe Flash * **Distribution Format:** Web page * **Language:** English * **Elmcip ID:** 17525 * **GamerProfiles Game ID:** plnYM * **Wikidata Description:** Creative work by Jason Nelson ## FAQs ### What is Alarmingly These Are Not Lovesick Zombies? It is a creative work and video game developed by Jason Nelson. It is classified as an application and was published in 2007. ### What technology was used to create Alarmingly These Are Not Lovesick Zombies? The work was built using the Adobe Flash software engine. It is designed to be accessed as a web page application. ### Where is this work cataloged? The work is listed under the Electronic Literature as a Model for Creativity and Innovation in Practice (ELMCIP) knowledge base with ID 17525. It is also recorded in gaming databases with the ID plnYM. ### Is Alarmingly These Are Not Lovesick Zombies a video game or a creative work? It is classified as both. The structured data identifies it simultaneously as a "creative work," an "application," and a "video game." ## Why It Matters **Alarmingly These Are Not Lovesick Zombies** represents a specific era of digital art and electronic literature where the web browser served as a primary canvas for interactive experiences. By utilizing Adobe Flash, a technology that was once ubiquitous for multimedia web content but is now discontinued, the work stands as an artifact of early 21st-century digital creativity. Its classification bridges the gap between "creative work" (often associated with static or narrative art) and "video game" (associated with interactive play), highlighting the evolving nature of digital storytelling. The inclusion of the work in specialized databases like ELMCIP underscores its relevance to the study of electronic literature and digital poetics. It serves as an example of how independent creators like Jason Nelson used software applications to push the boundaries of genre and user interaction, transforming standard software into artistic expression. ## Notable For * **Hybrid Classification:** Uniquely categorized simultaneously as a creative work, a software application, and a video game. * **Flash Technology:** Built on the Adobe Flash platform, marking it as part of the legacy of Flash-based web art and games. * **Authorship:** Created by Jason Nelson, a known figure in the field of digital poetry and electronic literature. * **Web Distribution:** Designed natively as a web-based experience, utilizing the internet as its primary distribution medium. ## Body ### Definition and Classification **Alarmingly These Are Not Lovesick Zombies** is defined as a **creative work** and an **application**. Specifically, it is an instance of a **video game**, blending elements of software utility with artistic intent. As an application, it falls under the broader category of software programs designed for end-users to perform specific tasks—in this case, the task is interactive engagement with a digital narrative or game. The work is an instance of the class "application" (also known as application software or app). In a general context, an application is a software program or group of programs designed for end-users. It is distinct from system software that manages computer operations. This work fits that definition by serving as a specific tool for entertainment and artistic consumption. ### Technical Specifications The technical architecture of *Alarmingly These Are Not Lovesick Zombies* relies on the following specifications: * **Software Engine:** The application is powered by **Adobe Flash**. This platform was standard for creating rich internet applications, animations, and browser games in the early 2000s. * **Distribution:** The format is a **web page**, indicating that it was intended to be played or viewed directly in a web browser. * **Language:** The work is composed in **English**. ### Authorship and Attribution The entity is attributed to **Jason Nelson**, who is cited as the author (P12204 reference). Nelson is the sole creative force identified in the structured data for this application. The work is indexed under the Wikidata description "creative work by Jason Nelson." ### Identifiers and Cataloging The work is tracked and cataloged by several specific identifiers, anchoring it in both literary and gaming databases: * **Elmcip ID:** The work is recorded in the Electronic Literature as a Model for Creativity and Innovation in Practice database with the ID **17525**. * **GamerProfiles Game ID:** It is listed in gaming databases with the ID **plnYM** (referenced as of July 22, 2025). * **Wikidata Property:** The author attribution is linked via the main Wikidata property P6823. ### Context as an Application As an application, *Alarmingly These Are Not Lovesick Zombies* shares the fundamental characteristics of the software category "application." It functions as a software program designed for direct user interaction. While the specific content is a creative work, its existence as an "application" means it shares technical lineage with other software programs designed for end-users. It is an instance of the equivalent class `https://schema.org/SoftwareApplication`. The concept of the "application" encompasses a wide array of specific software programs, ranging from productivity tools to creative suites. While unrelated in content to tools like FinePrint or Firefox, *Alarmingly These Are Not Lovesick Zombies* belongs to the same broad classification of software intended for end-user interaction. It utilizes the "application" format to deliver its content, functioning as a executable piece of software within a computing environment.